Staff

Originally from Cambridge, MA, Arielle served as an AmeriCorps member in City Year Boston and graduated with honors from New York University in 2000. Her professional and personal life has been in service to the arts as a performer, teacher, and administrator; installing Christo & Jeanne-Claude’s The Gates, Central Park, New York City 1979-2005 being one highlight of many. She met her husband, a Tallahassee native, through involvement with an artist-activist collective in Maine and together, they’ve lived in Tallahassee since 2008. Arielle joined the leadership team of LeMoyne Arts in March 2021.

Kylie is a graduate of FSU, with a bachelor's in art and psychology, and a master’s degree in art therapy. As an artist and arts facilitator, she is passionate about engagement with the arts in the Tallahassee community. She has been with LeMoyne Arts for over ten years, and during that time has worked closely with the education branch of the organization. When at home, Kylie spends her time with her dog Frankie, reading, playing board games, and creating artwork using a variety of media, with a focus on paper collage, and painting.  ​

Isabella Al-Sharif, a graduate of the College of Charleston with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art, brings a wealth of artistic expertise to our gallery team. An accomplished artist in her own right, Isabella has showcased her work nationally and garnered international acclaim for her large-scale portraits of empowered women which are meticulously crafted using gold leaf and acrylic. Her passion for art extends beyond her own creations; she thrives within the vibrant art community and enjoys curating exhibitions that inspire and provoke thought. Isabella is delighted to contribute her skills and enthusiasm to our gallery, enriching our commitment to showcasing diverse and compelling artworks.

A native of Tallahassee and a lifelong participant in LeMoyne Arts programming, Carrie seeks to build community through systems improvement and strategic operations. Graduating Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Sociology from Florida State University, Carrie previously worked for many years at the Agency for Health Care Administration as the Policy Coordinator for Health Information Technology overseeing statewide health information exchange initiatives, and as the Executive Director of an Aging In Place organization. Carrie has provided office management and bookkeeping for small businesses, and provided operations, marketing, and infrastructure development consultation for local and national companies and nonprofits. Carrie currently serves as an officer on the Boards of Directors of the Red Hills Community Cemetery and the SAIL High School Foundation, and volunteers with other local nonprofits, including Southern Shakespeare Company and Grassroots Free School. ​

Caroline is a graduate of Florida State University with a BFA in Studio Art. She has worked with LeMoyne Arts summer camp for 6 years and was hired in the gallery June 2020. Adept in multiple computer software, Caroline helps develop LeMoyne Arts' digital and printed content. As a teacher for LeMoyne Education, she is passionate about giving her students the confidence to push their artistic abilities. In her free time, Caroline enjoys working on her own creative practice of digital illustration, animation, and whatever media she wants to tackle next.

Born and raised in Tallahassee, Powell is an alumna of SAIL High School, Youth Leadership Tallahassee, and a graduate of the University of North Florida with a BFA in Fine Art, Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking. Powell worked as a jewelry and accessory designer at Chico’s FAS headquarters for six years and moved back to Tallahassee in early 2019 as a freelance jewelry designer. Powell joined the LeMoyne Arts team as the Chain of Parks Art Festival Manager in the summer of 2019. In 2021, Powell became LeMoyne’s Programming Director, curating exhibits and managing special events. Starting in 2024, Powell Kreis will be focusing her management talents exclusively as the Chain of Parks Art Festival Manager.

Gabrielle Quintero is a Tallahassee native and Florida State University graduate. Before joining the LeMoyne Arts team, she worked as a caterer with Black Fig Catering and The Edison Restaurant, as well as an Assistant Event Coordinator with Dulce Events. She also spent time working for Disney, teaching VPK and Kindergarten at Trinity Catholic School, and teaching English abroad in Spain. Gabrielle’s favorite part of the event industry is helping create welcoming atmospheres and memorable experiences that bring people together in meaningful ways. You may also find her performing around town as a company member of the Tallahassee Irish Step Dancers.

A native of North Florida, Alex attended Florida A&M University where she studied Broadcast Journalism. She comes to LeMoyne having years of both retail and hospitality management, which has inspired a passion for the literary, culinary, and visual arts. With what started as a hobby creating small-stitch designs and embroidery, Alex enjoys collaborating with her two best friends on their ever changing and always challenging cosplay ideas, and attending pop-culture conventions across the state to show them off. When she's not sharing her love of the arts with the community, you can find her hanging out with her boyfriend and her two cats, Kimbo and Fergie — usually watching Boston sports.